Education planner

Get the tips and tools you need to finance a college education.

College costs

• Types of college costs
• Projected college costs

Saving and investing for college

• Strategies for saving and investing
• 529 College Savings Plans
• Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
• Tax Advantaged EE Bonds

Financing options

• Tax credits
• Federally sponsored loans
• Alternative financing options

Financial aid

• How financial aid works
• How need is determined
• Financial aid timetable
• Grants
• Scholarships
• Federal work-study

The cost of college is rising. You need to develop savings goals and know all your financing options to meet these rising costs. Your income goes toward two activities: saving and spending.

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